most
IPA: mˈoʊst
noun
- (uncountable) The greatest amount.
- (countable, uncountable) The greater part.
- (countable) A record-setting amount.
adjective
- (slang, dated) The greatest; the best.
adverb
- Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
- To a great extent or degree; highly; very.
- (informal, chiefly US) Almost.
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Examples of "most" in Sentences
- Most dogs are more tractable than cats.
- I am stronger and more persevering than most.
- I've toned down most of the more effusive praise.
- Most people in the world are rather more discerning.
- In fact, most of them are a pretty humdrum lot of names.
- Bears in most of the rest of the country are much more timid.
- The circuit preachers were some of the most notable of the lot.
- Most of those who purchased lots in the area were absentee owners.
- George Dewey was the most battered of the lot and made a sorry sight.
- Most of the attraction resides on the parking lot near the marketplace.
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